Toshiro Agarwal
Mumbai
Summary
Seasoned content creator with over 5 years of experience across various media platforms, including leading roles in content writing, SEO optimization, and digital content production. Proven track record in enhancing brand visibility and engagement through innovative content strategies. Skilled in leading teams for content operations, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality digital content.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Correspondent
Indian Express
Mumbai
06.2024 - Current
- Crafted engaging content across print and digital platforms, boosting reader engagement.
- Researched and wrote stories on a variety of topics, such as education, entertainment, health, sports, business and brands.
- Conducted interviews with sources to obtain information for stories.
- Attended press conferences and other events to gather newsworthy information.
- Collaborated with editors to create headlines that accurately reflect the story content.
- Led SEO strategies for high-profile celebrity content, significantly increasing web traffic.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver content on schedule, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Sourced expert opinions for stories from professionals in relevant fields.
- Monitored local, national and international events for potential story ideas.
- Submitted assignments ahead of deadlines while adhering to editorial guidelines.
- Ensured all published materials meet legal requirements regarding libel laws.
- Utilized social media networks such as Twitter and LinkedIn to promote articles.
- Assisted other journalists in researching complex topics or locating hard-to-find sources.
- Proofread articles prior to submission for errors in grammar or syntax.
Senior Manager - SEO Content Writer & Film/OTT Critic
Times Now and Zoom TV
Mumbai
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Led SEO strategies for high-profile celebrity content, significantly increasing web traffic.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver content on schedule, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Directed creative concepts for promotional materials, elevating brand visibility.
- Celebrity Management
- CMS operations
- Celebrity exclusive interviews
- SEO based content writing, production and management
- Creative content writing for social media and website
Senior Executive - Content Ops, Senior Content Writer
ALTBalaji OTT
Mumbai
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Supervising Go-live Content
- Streamlined content operations for ALTBalaji OTT, enhancing content delivery to partners MX Player, ZEE5 and Jio Cinema.
- Managing Content Operations to ensure smooth operations of the OTT.
- Directed creative concepts for promotional materials, elevating brand visibility.
- Coordinating with Creative teams and the Production houses for deliverables.
- Coordinating with the legal, commercial and S&P teams for all the rights and S&P clearance as per the timelines for content processing and vendor payments
- Writing SEO based Metadata for Shows, Episodes and Extras
- Co-ordinating with marketing teams to ensure smooth activity of marketing campaigns for the content
- Co-coordinating with OAP for Writing and Producing the Promos
- Managing external Vendors for Content Operations
- Onboarding of new studios & production houses and overlooking content transfer & processing on ALTBalaji from acquisition to publishing
- Coordinating with the programming team and studios for sourcing collaterals required for processing content
- Working on SeaChange CMS for processing content and daily operations
- Mumbai
Executive - Special Projects
IN10 Media
Mumbai
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: Mumbai
- Managing external Vendors for Content Operations
- Content Writing for Shows and Documentaries
- Quality Check for Shows and Documentaries
- Promo Writing and management
- Writing Metadata for Shows and Documentaries
- Co-ordinating with Legal and Accounting teams for budgeting and payments of the vendors and delivery partners
- Creative writer for YouTube ads and product specializations
- Mumbai
PR Executive
ParadigmShift PR
Mumbai
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: Mumbai
- Clients: Purdue University, Vinati Organics Ltd., Rupa Publications, Dr
- V
- R
- Sampath, United Phosporous Limited
- Mumbai
Executive Producer
Reflections Media
Mumbai
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: Mumbai
- Pre production of TV and Movies: Dekh Bhai Dekh season 2 (TV series), K
- Asif Biopic (Movie)
- Mumbai
Associate Creative Head
Contiloe Pictures
Mumbai
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Mumbai
- TV shows: Rudra ke Rakshak, Vishwa ke Rakshak, Khauf
- Mumbai
Jr. Executive Producer
Reflections Media
Mumbai
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: Mumbai
- Pre-Production for Movies: K
- Asif Biopic, Untitled cancelled project based on women empowerment
- Mumbai
Education
Writing and Direction Major
Deviprasada Goenka Media College
Mumbai09.2017
Skills
- Creative Writing
- Ability to Multitask
- Leadership
- Ability to Work in a Team
- SEO
- Communication Skills
- Digital content creation
- Audio Editing
- News writing
- Deadline-driven
- Press Release Writing
- Fact-checking expertise
- Media Relations
- Video Editing
- Content Management Systems
- Deadline Management
- Editorial guidelines
- Editorial policies
- Proofreading
- Keyword Research
- Content Strategy
- Social Media Management
References
References available upon request
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Japanese
Beginner (A1)
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal Correspondent
Indian Express
06.2024 - Current
Senior Manager - SEO Content Writer & Film/OTT Critic
Times Now and Zoom TV
09.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Executive - Content Ops, Senior Content Writer
ALTBalaji OTT
08.2019 - 09.2022
Executive - Special Projects
IN10 Media
02.2019 - 07.2019
PR Executive
ParadigmShift PR
09.2018 - 02.2019
Executive Producer
Reflections Media
05.2018 - 09.2018
Associate Creative Head
Contiloe Pictures
10.2017 - 03.2018
Jr. Executive Producer
Reflections Media
07.2017 - 09.2017
Writing and Direction Major
Deviprasada Goenka Media College
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